I was a proud member of the first group of Wisconsin in Washington (WIW) program students to arrive in D.C. in 2005. While interning at Voice of America (VOA), the world’s largest international broadcaster, I …
Alumni
UW mechanical engineering grad exploring a universe of options in space science
The University of Wisconsin-Madison was not able to honor its class of 2020 UW-Madison engineering graduates in-person this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but for Ebenezer Fanibi it still feels amazing. “It feels great. …
Alumni highlight: Helen Beckner
Helen Beckner participated in the Wisconsin in Washington program in fall 2012, where she completed her internship at the National Defense University. She graduated with a B.A. in International Studies (Global Security option) and Spanish …
UW–Madison ranked 1st in producing Peace Corps volunteers
The Peace Corps has announced that for the fourth year in a row, the University of Wisconsin–Madison is No. 1 on the agency’s list of top volunteer-producing colleges and universities in 2020. There are 79 …
Bonding over Bieber: Small connections create big impacts in the Peace Corps
As a top producer of Peace Corps volunteers, many UW–Madison alums and Wisconsinites across the state hold the organization close to heart. UW–Madison will host a series of events on campus and in the community, …
Make people’s lives better
When Shane Simenstad ’17, political science, enrolled at UW–Madison, he thought he would study to become a doctor like his father. But after his first year, he realized he lacked passion for the profession. Still, …
Howlader helps students build resumes and reputations
In Washington, D.C., reputation can be everything. Whether students are looking to launch careers in government agencies, NGOs, or the private sector, building a strong reputation through experience and networking can be the key to …
Wisconsin in Washington provides a “stepping stone to the next adventure”
Scott Muir ‘06, international studies major and participant in the inaugural Wisconsin in Washington Program in 2005, shares his reflection on participating in the program and building a career and life in Washington, D.C. Washington, …
Study a language? Sí. Ja. Oui.
When James Ungaretti enrolled in his first-year courses, he loaded up on requirements for a computer sciences major. But having taken four years of Italian at his Oak Park, Illinois, high school, he thought, why …
Catch up with . . . Kristin Kohlmann BS’13 Genetics and Global Health Certificate
Kristin Kohlmann has a passion for keeping children healthy and well-fed. And to make it happen, she found the perfect partner with Project Peanut Butter, a nonprofit that works to treat the most extreme form …